Browsing by Sigma Chapters "Lambda Beta at-Large"
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Contributions of patient characteristics and organizational factors to patient outcomes of diabetes care in Hualien, Taiwan
This cross-sectional study measured quality of diabetes care and explored the contributions of patient and organizational factors to patient outcomes of diabetes care in Hualien, Taiwan. Donabedian's structure-process-outcome ... -
Correlates of frailty in late middle-aged patients with schizophrenia
Patients with schizophrenia have accelerated physical decline with age coupled with risk factors linked with frailty development. Our results show that poor endurance was the most prevalent frailty component and was closely ... -
Correlations between psychological symptoms and quality of life in resident elderly: A regional hospital in Taiwan
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014: Purpose: According to the Council for Economic Planning Committee in Taiwan, said the United Nations and our population data and comparison of the data with the U.S. Census ... -
Demoralization syndrome affects health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with heart failure
(2017-07-21)Purpose: Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is an important outcome measure for guiding appropriate and effective therapeutic interventions for patients with heart failure (HF). Demoralization syndrome consists of a ... -
Depression and its predictors in hemodialysis patients in Taiwan
(2017-07-10)Background. Depression is a common psychological problem in hemodialysis patients that affects their treatment compliance and lifestyle as well as their quality of life. Previous studies showed that depression and ... -
Depression and social support trajectories during one year postpartum among marriage-based immigrant mothers in Taiwan
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014: Purpose: Increasing number of women from south-east Asian countries married to Taiwanese men. Immigrant mothers in Taiwan often face birth soon after moving to Taiwan. More ... -
Develop and disseminate an evidence-based self-supporting care model in Taiwan: A study protocol
The purpose of this study is to develop and disseminate an evidence-based self-supporting care model in different long term care settings and communities in Taiwan. The results of the study will help to improve the older ... -
Developing and testing of dating violence behavioral intention questionnaire in college students
This study develop the DVBIQ is a reliable and valid theory-based measurement and can be used to assess the status of college students' dating violence intentions, and then to develop and implement programs designed to ... -
Developing Clinical Guidelines to Improve Home Care for Patients After Prostatectomy
(2017-07-06)Purpose: This study aims to develop clinical guidelines for both patients and their families with regard to taking care of those with prostatectomy home care (PHC). This would help to improve the quality of PHC and reduce ... -
Developing instruments to assess role strain in nursing students
(2013-10-22)Session presented on: Wednesday, July 24, 2013: Purpose: This study seeks to develop a reliable survey to assess role strain in nursing students. This study aims to examine the reliability and validity of a novel role ... -
Development and evaluation of the simulation learning effectiveness inventory
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Friday, July 25, 2014: Purpose: High fidelity simulators help nursing students learn complex patient care. Yet, reliable instruments measuring learning outcomes are scant. The purpose of the study was ... -
The development and feasibility of a pedometer-based exercise system for women with systemic lupus erythematosus
In this study, a pedometer-based exercise support system on smartphone was proposed for SLE women. Mean daily steps ranged between 1578 and 4050 with the mean of 2669 steps/day. They reported satisfaction for the system ... -
Development and psychometric properties of self-efficacy of fall prevention measurement on hospitalized patients
(2018-06-29)This study was to develop a Self-efficacy of Fall Prevention Measurement (SEFPM) on hospitalized patients. The findings of psychometric test indicate SEFPM having a satisfied reliability and validity then this results serve ... -
The Development and Psychometric Testing of a Dementia Care Competence Instrument for Nurses
(2018-06-20)In-patients with cognitive impairment presenting non-cognitive neuropsychiatric symptoms (BPSD) are exceedingly common and challenge care providers in acute care settings. Yet, nurses working in hospitals often face ... -
Development and validation of a tool to measure safety climate in hospital
The improvement of hospital safety climate can increase nurses to comply with safety protection procedures. This ongoing project will develop a tool to measure safety climate in hospital working environment and to test its ... -
Development and Validation of the Parsimonious Screening Tool of Adult Health Promotion Scale
The AHPs is a valid and reliable instrument to be used as a screening tool for early detection of adult's healthy behaviors. Healthcare providers in many community settings could use it to reduce unhealthy habits through ... -
Development of a suicidal recovery instrument to assess suicidal individuals' recovery condition
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 25, 2015: Purpose: The aim of this study was to establish the reliability and validity of a suicidal recovery instrument to assess suicidal individuals' recovery condition. Methods: ... -
Development of Brief Aging Perception Questionnaire (B-APQ) among older persons with chronic disease
(2018-06-14)Self-perception on aging is a major predictor outcome of extended life expectancy and decreased mortality among older adults.The purpose of this study was to develop and validate the Chinese version of the Brief Aging ... -
Development of protocol of urinary catheter bundle care in hospitalized elderly using Modified Delphi Method
The aim of this study is to establish clinical consensus for the protocol of urinary catheter bundle care in hospitalized elderly patient by using the modified Delphi method. It will help to standardize the urinary catheter ... -
Diagnostic accuracy of insomnia screening tools: A meta-analysis
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016: Background: Insomnia is a common complaint in the modern societies; however, it remains underdiagnosed and undertreated. Although screening tools including Insomnia Severity ...